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06-11-2011, 12:06 AM
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alright cherokee guys ill be picking up my 99 xj tuesday and have some plans to make it my own. this will be my first jeep and am excited to start playing. alright the point is i plan on getting lift/tires first thing for the beach rides. i have done some researching and found a RC 3 inch lift for 345 and read about bad vibs from drive angle so i decided rustys 1 inch tc drop would do fine since i wont be doing any extreme crawling. i am wondering if anyone has suggestions price wise and or performance wise but mainly will i be needing any other goodies to make this lift go smooth ie sway bar disconnects or replacement, steering stabalizer,brake lines etc. I do not plan on going too crazy but if anyone can say from experience what needs to be replaced or adjusted would be greatly appreciated, sorry for writing a book I'm just so excited!!!
Remove the rear sway bar and get some front sway bar for a 3" lift and I think you will be fine for a while. Then how to lift it one more inch will be the next question.
06-11-2011, 12:11 AM
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If I took the coils and leafs out of an f-150 would it work on lifting my 96 xj? What other work would I need to do? I just need a cheap lift. Suggestions?
06-11-2011, 01:00 AM
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3 questions:
1. what is the verdict on Tomken lifts?
2. why are Fox shocks crazy spendy, like seriously what could be that amazing about them?
3. who runs Bilstines here, and what do they think of them?
1. what is the verdict on Tomken lifts?
2. why are Fox shocks crazy spendy, like seriously what could be that amazing about them?
3. who runs Bilstines here, and what do they think of them?
06-11-2011, 01:40 AM
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thank you so much stryker/skipper that was a huge help and it all makes perfect sense. considering this is only my second post on any forum ever its nice to get the friendly pointers to get me in the right direction, i will be taking pictures throughout draining my bank account and not regretting a dime (hopefully) thank you for the warm welcome to the cherokee community i think i will enjoy it here and cant wait to start getting my hands dirty! again thank you so much guys!!
06-11-2011, 06:06 PM
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You guys running the rough country 3 inch lift... did you buy the full leaf pack or the AAL?
I either want to get the RC 3inch lift with full leafs or the Rubicon express 3.5 inch super flex kit.
The rough country comes with:
Front: 3" lifted coil springs, lower control arms, and sway-bar drop brackets.
Rear: Add-a-leaf springs and hardware. (I'll be getting the FULL leaf pack)
Shocks: Kit includes (4) Nitro 9000 series shocks
Option: Available with new rear springs (+$264)
Cost would be 600.
The Rubicon Express kit comes with:
RE1140 - GEN2 DISCONNECTS 0-2" TJ,
RE1300 - COIL SPRINGS XJ 3.5"/PAIR
RE1380 - BUMPSTOPS 2" FRONT LOWER
RE1463 - LEAF SPRING XJ 3.5" W/BUSHING
RE1480 - SPRING CLAMP CLIP 2.5"
RE1515 - BRAKE LINE SS REAR 18"
RE2421 - U-BOLT KIT M35 REAR, YJ / XJ 2
RE3700 - CONTROL ARM SF2 LOWER FIXED
Total would be 760.
Which kit do you guys think would be more satisfying / better value to get?
Also with both those kits what else would be recommended to get?
adj. track bar front brake lines and a drop pitman arm?
I either want to get the RC 3inch lift with full leafs or the Rubicon express 3.5 inch super flex kit.
The rough country comes with:
Front: 3" lifted coil springs, lower control arms, and sway-bar drop brackets.
Rear: Add-a-leaf springs and hardware. (I'll be getting the FULL leaf pack)
Shocks: Kit includes (4) Nitro 9000 series shocks
Option: Available with new rear springs (+$264)
Cost would be 600.
The Rubicon Express kit comes with:
RE1140 - GEN2 DISCONNECTS 0-2" TJ,
RE1300 - COIL SPRINGS XJ 3.5"/PAIR
RE1380 - BUMPSTOPS 2" FRONT LOWER
RE1463 - LEAF SPRING XJ 3.5" W/BUSHING
RE1480 - SPRING CLAMP CLIP 2.5"
RE1515 - BRAKE LINE SS REAR 18"
RE2421 - U-BOLT KIT M35 REAR, YJ / XJ 2
RE3700 - CONTROL ARM SF2 LOWER FIXED
Total would be 760.
Which kit do you guys think would be more satisfying / better value to get?
Also with both those kits what else would be recommended to get?
adj. track bar front brake lines and a drop pitman arm?
06-11-2011, 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Slugger
You guys running the rough country 3 inch lift... did you buy the full leaf pack or the AAL?
I either want to get the RC 3inch lift with full leafs or the Rubicon express 3.5 inch super flex kit.
The rough country comes with:
Front: 3" lifted coil springs, lower control arms, and sway-bar drop brackets.
Rear: Add-a-leaf springs and hardware. (I'll be getting the FULL leaf pack)
Shocks: Kit includes (4) Nitro 9000 series shocks
Option: Available with new rear springs (+$264)
Cost would be 600.
The Rubicon Express kit comes with:
RE1140 - GEN2 DISCONNECTS 0-2" TJ,
RE1300 - COIL SPRINGS XJ 3.5"/PAIR
RE1380 - BUMPSTOPS 2" FRONT LOWER
RE1463 - LEAF SPRING XJ 3.5" W/BUSHING
RE1480 - SPRING CLAMP CLIP 2.5"
RE1515 - BRAKE LINE SS REAR 18"
RE2421 - U-BOLT KIT M35 REAR, YJ / XJ 2
RE3700 - CONTROL ARM SF2 LOWER FIXED
Total would be 760.
Which kit do you guys think would be more satisfying / better value to get?
Also with both those kits what else would be recommended to get?
adj. track bar front brake lines and a drop pitman arm?
I either want to get the RC 3inch lift with full leafs or the Rubicon express 3.5 inch super flex kit.
The rough country comes with:
Front: 3" lifted coil springs, lower control arms, and sway-bar drop brackets.
Rear: Add-a-leaf springs and hardware. (I'll be getting the FULL leaf pack)
Shocks: Kit includes (4) Nitro 9000 series shocks
Option: Available with new rear springs (+$264)
Cost would be 600.
The Rubicon Express kit comes with:
RE1140 - GEN2 DISCONNECTS 0-2" TJ,
RE1300 - COIL SPRINGS XJ 3.5"/PAIR
RE1380 - BUMPSTOPS 2" FRONT LOWER
RE1463 - LEAF SPRING XJ 3.5" W/BUSHING
RE1480 - SPRING CLAMP CLIP 2.5"
RE1515 - BRAKE LINE SS REAR 18"
RE2421 - U-BOLT KIT M35 REAR, YJ / XJ 2
RE3700 - CONTROL ARM SF2 LOWER FIXED
Total would be 760.
Which kit do you guys think would be more satisfying / better value to get?
Also with both those kits what else would be recommended to get?
adj. track bar front brake lines and a drop pitman arm?
06-11-2011, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Slugger
You guys running the rough country 3 inch lift... did you buy the full leaf pack or the AAL?
I either want to get the RC 3inch lift with full leafs or the Rubicon express 3.5 inch super flex kit.
The rough country comes with:
Front: 3" lifted coil springs, lower control arms, and sway-bar drop brackets.
Rear: Add-a-leaf springs and hardware. (I'll be getting the FULL leaf pack)
Shocks: Kit includes (4) Nitro 9000 series shocks
Option: Available with new rear springs (+$264)
Cost would be 600.
The Rubicon Express kit comes with:
RE1140 - GEN2 DISCONNECTS 0-2" TJ,
RE1300 - COIL SPRINGS XJ 3.5"/PAIR
RE1380 - BUMPSTOPS 2" FRONT LOWER
RE1463 - LEAF SPRING XJ 3.5" W/BUSHING
RE1480 - SPRING CLAMP CLIP 2.5"
RE1515 - BRAKE LINE SS REAR 18"
RE2421 - U-BOLT KIT M35 REAR, YJ / XJ 2
RE3700 - CONTROL ARM SF2 LOWER FIXED
Total would be 760.
Which kit do you guys think would be more satisfying / better value to get?
Also with both those kits what else would be recommended to get?
adj. track bar front brake lines and a drop pitman arm?
I either want to get the RC 3inch lift with full leafs or the Rubicon express 3.5 inch super flex kit.
The rough country comes with:
Front: 3" lifted coil springs, lower control arms, and sway-bar drop brackets.
Rear: Add-a-leaf springs and hardware. (I'll be getting the FULL leaf pack)
Shocks: Kit includes (4) Nitro 9000 series shocks
Option: Available with new rear springs (+$264)
Cost would be 600.
The Rubicon Express kit comes with:
RE1140 - GEN2 DISCONNECTS 0-2" TJ,
RE1300 - COIL SPRINGS XJ 3.5"/PAIR
RE1380 - BUMPSTOPS 2" FRONT LOWER
RE1463 - LEAF SPRING XJ 3.5" W/BUSHING
RE1480 - SPRING CLAMP CLIP 2.5"
RE1515 - BRAKE LINE SS REAR 18"
RE2421 - U-BOLT KIT M35 REAR, YJ / XJ 2
RE3700 - CONTROL ARM SF2 LOWER FIXED
Total would be 760.
Which kit do you guys think would be more satisfying / better value to get?
Also with both those kits what else would be recommended to get?
adj. track bar front brake lines and a drop pitman arm?
06-11-2011, 10:07 PM
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06-12-2011, 11:51 AM
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06-12-2011, 08:07 PM
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couple or stupid questions
NP231 will be at about 4.5~5" of lift how lucky do i need to be to not need a SYE...
will 285/75R16 on 16x7 ranger rims with 4.5" of BS clear with no major trimming
will i "need" and adjustable tracbar
NP231 will be at about 4.5~5" of lift how lucky do i need to be to not need a SYE...
will 285/75R16 on 16x7 ranger rims with 4.5" of BS clear with no major trimming
will i "need" and adjustable tracbar
06-12-2011, 08:18 PM
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-not sure about the tires
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06-12-2011, 08:22 PM
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